A Proposal to Form a University-Industry Cooperative Research Center for Biofilm Research

所有行业都受到生物退化的影响。 任何行业 移动水和/或一些其它液体的装置可能具有与以下有关的问题： 微生物在暴露表面上的生长，即，生物膜 阵 虽然这种恶化问题的成本很难 评估时，估计了腐蚀组件的可用数据 美国每年1050亿美元;其中的微生物成分 成本被认为是一个主要因素。 针对这一领域的研究可以 为减少恶化的技术提供数据。 这 项目正在研究一个 产学合作生物膜研究中心 蒙大拿州立大学。 替代组织结构， 该中心的业务和政策正在调查中。 的 研究兴趣和产业的需求是一个主要的研究重点。 的 该中心有潜力自给自足， 行业资金正在确定中。

All industries suffer the effects of biodeterioration. Any industry that moves water and/or some other liquids can have problems related to the growth of microorganisms on the exposed surfaces, i.e., biofilm formation. While the cost of this deterioration problem is hard to assess, the figures available for the corrosion component are estimated at $105 billion per year for the U.S.; the microbial component of this cost is considered a major factor. Research addressing this area can provide data for technologies to reduce the deterioration. This project is studying the feasibility and viability for an Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for Biofilm Research at Montana State University. Alternative organizational structures, operations, and policies, for this Center are being investigated. The research interest and needs of industry is a major study focus. The potential for this proposed Center to become self-sufficient with industry funding is being determined.